Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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Emil L. Zimmerman Sr., 86, of Staunton, Ill., passed away peacefully with his son and daughter by his side on Aug. 7, 2024. Emil was born in St. Vincent, Ark., on Jan. 18, 1938, the son of the Late Paul and Christine (Pfeifer) Zimmerman. He married Angeline “Angie” Mary (Konecnik) on Feb. 20, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo., and they lived together for 49 beautiful years until her passing on June 3, 2009. Emil served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959. After that, he worked as a con...
Steve M. Komanetsky, 70, of Champaign, Ill., died at his residence on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. He was born May 7, 1954, in Brookings, S.D. the son of the Late Michael Komanetsky and Helen (Mickalites) Komanetsky. He graduated from Urbana High School with the class of 1972. He then attended Southern Illinois University, and retired in 2016 after being employed at Kraft Foods in Champaign for 40 years. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Welch, Castleton, Va.; nephews and nieces, Charles Welch, David Welch, Gwendolyn Iaci, Virginia, and Michael...
Dorothy Mae Spickerman, 92, of Bunker Hill, Ill., died at Staunton Health and Rehab Center on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. She was born May 28, 1932, in Alton the daughter of the Late Alvin Bixen and Clara Bixen. She married Harold Spickerman and he preceded her in death in 1994. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her two sons, Mathew D. Spickerman, Bunker Hill, and Randall D. Morris, Godfrey; grandchildren, Daniel Spickerman, Shelby Spickerman, Jason Morris, and Kimberly Morris; and great-grandchild, Aryn Rose. Dorothy was preceded in death by...
Kenneth C. Kincaid, 82, of Bunker Hill, died at his residence on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. He was born July 20, 1942, in Louisville, Ill., the son of Glenn Kincaid and Betty Higgins. He married Linda (Liljenberg) Kincaid of Bunker Hill and she survives. Kenneth was a veteran after having served with the U.S. Army. He was a concrete finisher who enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and riding in the country. Kenneth never met a stranger. If the garage light was on, people could stop by and talk with him. He enjoyed his dog and his family. He is...
Mary E. Scott, 76, of Bethalto, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. She was born on Feb. 16, 1948, in Sullivan, Mo., the daughter of Rueben West and Revil Dilks. She married Robert “Bob” E. Scott in St. Louis, on Sept. 2, 1989 and he survives. Mary loved to go to the Alton Belle Casino. One of her favorite places was Florida, where she would visit a sister. She loved to shop, play games on her tablet, and read. She enjoyed spending time with her family as an amazing mother and grandmother, and she especially loved the grandkids. She is sur...
Rosella M. McCoig, 86 of Alhambra, Ill., died at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. She was born on Sunday, Oct. 3, 1937, in Licking, Mo., the daughter of the Late Sam Ross Crabtree and Anna (nee Miller) Crabtree. She married SSgt. James Freeman McCoig, Sr. in 1964 in Carlinville and he preceded her in death on Tuesday, April 29, 1975. Rosella grew up in Licking, Mo., and later in Murphysboro, Ill. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, walking and dancing. She was...
Charlie Odell Hollaway, 84, of Livingston, Ill., died at his residence in Livingston on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. He was born Nov. 11, 1939 in Pocahontas, Ark., the son of the Late James G. Hollaway and Gracie (Rowe). He married Doris Lynn (Scroggins) Hollaway of Livingston on July 22, 2006 in Worden and she survives. He was a Forklift Operator at Georgia-Pacific in Mt. Olive for 44 years before retiring in 2007. He was an avid bowler and fisherman. He loved baseball as well as the St. Louis Cardinals. Charlie was also a member of the Livingston...
Erma Irene Carrigan, 98, of Chesterfield, Mo., died at Garden View Care Center in Chesterfield, Mo., on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. She was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Carlinville, Ill., to Benjamin Franklin Graham and Nola (Davidson) Graham and both preceded her in death. She married Vince Carrigan in Carlinville and he preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 2003. She was a homemaker. Erma was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Bunco Group. She is survived by her two children, Daniel (Amye) Carrigan and David (Renée) Carrigan; five...
Barbara Jean Schmidt, 89, of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. She was born July 19, 1935 in Erin, Tenn. She married Noah E. Schmidt in 1951 and they had six children, Lynn, Jeff, Dan, Kim, Tim, and Desiree. She was preceded her in death by her husband Noah in 1993. Rosella and Noah moved to Staunton in 1968. She had several different jobs over the years and loved to paint. She could paint about anything that she could get her brush on. There are many paintings of wildlife and...
Charles Kenneth Eichen, 98, of Carlinville, died at Lakeside Health and Rehab Center in Carlinville on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. He was born Aug. 1, 1926, in Polk Township the son of the Late Frederick Eichen and Grace Louise (Douglas) Eichen. He married Stella Marie (Barnett) Eichen on Feb. 11, 1951 at Memorial Christian Church in Carlinville and she preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2004. He retired after having been a farmer and owner of Eichen Lumber Co. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army after having served during WWII. He was a...
Pamela Susan White, 68, of Benld, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. She was born Nov. 19, 1955, in Kenosha, Wis., the daughter of the Late Thomas Laurent Sr. and Carol (Nielson) Laurent. She married her spouse of 30 years, Gary Wayne White of Benld and he survives. She was a LPN for Meridian Village in Edwardsville, Ill. Pamela enjoyed being with family and sewing. She is survived by her children, Mike (fiancée, Christy Spencer) Casey, Gillespie, Ill., Toby White, Litchfield, Ryan (Kathy) White, Ziegler, Ill., April (Marshall) Norman,...
Cameron John Tucker, 30, of Gillespie, Ill., died in Gillespie on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024. He was born May 26, 1994 in Litchfield, Ill. the son of Robert “Bob” L. Tucker and Lisa Ann (Lehotz) Tucker. He was an electronics tech for World With Technology. Cameron enjoyed high school sports, St. Louis Blues Hockey, fishing, and playing video games with his brother. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Lisa Tucker, Gillespie; brother, Keith (significant other, Amanda) Tucker, Gillespie; grandmother, Dixie Lamparter; aunts, uncles and their family...
Patricia Ann Gunn, 71, of Brownsburg, Ind., formerly of Staunton, Ill., passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. After high school she obtained her degree in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine and worked at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She later worked as a School Bus Driver for Brownsburg Community School Corporation in Brownsburg, Ind., for many years. Pat is survived by her two sons, Derek (Jennifer) Gunn and Jason (Shireen) Gunn; mother, Margaret Hefer; sister, Jill Denney; niece, Lacy Denney; and four grandchildren, Madyson, Bree,...
Richard Leon Evanick, 73, of Raymond, formerly of Benld, passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born July 23, 1951, in Litchfield to Leo William and Rose Marie (Murphy) Evanick and they preceded him in death. Richard was a veteran and he was retired after having been an over the road truck driver and a laborer for Asarco. He is survived by his children, Tawnya (Jeffrey) Shrum Elsberry, Mo., and Martin Evanick, Seagoville, Texas; step-daughter, Tina (Tim) Fidduci, Rockford; grandchildren, Alexis, Ryan, Madilyn, and...
Fern Amellia Massey, 82, of Eagerville, formerly of Worden, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born March 20, 1942 in Highland, the daughter of the Late Clarence and Alberta (Otto) Hoffman. She married James Massey and he preceded her in death in Jan. 1970. Fern was employed as a Dietary Aide at Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville. She was a member and confirmed at Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra. She enjoyed cooking and baking and adored her grandchildren. She is survived by three sons, Gary (Candy) Otto, Mt. Olive,...
Larry T. “Shotz” Scheller, 87, of Brighton, passed away at Alton Memorial Hospital on Monday, July 22, 2024, He was born on May 28, 1937, in White City, Ill., the son of the Late Alfred and Mary (Yaeger) Scheller. Larry married Sharon Kosowski in Mt. Olive. on June 3, 1960 and she preceded him in death on May 26,2024. Together they raised two children, Loren Scheller, Gillespie, and Cheryl (Rick) Williams, Brighton; three grandchildren, Loren Jr. (Brianne) Scheller, Jordan (Jicky) Li, and Jeremy (Amanda) Williams; daughter-in-law, Maggie Sch...
Cheryl Ann Matesa, 69, of Benld, formerly of Staunton, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born Dec. 30, 1954 in Litchfield the daughter of the Late Arthur W. and Dolores (Homeier) Eickmeyer. She married David P. Struebig on Feb. 24, 1973, and they later divorced. She then married Robert Matesa on March 23, 2002, blending their families. Cheryl worked as a Bank Teller in Staunton. She was a member of Staunton's Zion Lutheran Church and New Horizon Band of Godfrey, Ill. She is survived by her husband, Robert Matesa; five children,...
Ricky Dale Goldman, 70, of Dorchester, Ill., passed away at Gillespie Health and Rehab Center in Gillespie on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Aurora, Ill., the son of the Late Dale and Jean (Castner) Goldman. He married Karen S. (Graham) Goldman, of Dorchester, on Feb. 21, 1988 in Las Vegas, Nev., and she survives. He was a truck driver and he grew up farming with his dad. Ricky collected tractors and watched racing. He was an avid gardener who enjoyed old cars, and motorcycles. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time...
Glenda Rae Robertson, 85, of Benld, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born Aug. 18, 1938 in Staunton the daughter of the Late William and Marie (Stieglitz) Probst. She married Kenneth E. Robertson on Feb. 1, 1958 in Staunton and he preceded her in death on March 22, 2005. She was a nurse's aide for St. Francis Hospital. Glenda enjoyed bowling and she loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her two children, Terry (Debbie) Robertson, Benld, and Tina (Bob) Link, Gillespie; three...
Lloyd E. Schaefer, 96, of Prairietown, passed away on July 19, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Schaefer, Prairietown; two daughters, Alicia (Todd) Kelly, Edwardsville, and Jennifer (Dean) Halusan, Prairietown; four grandchildren, Olivia Halusan, Ian and Evan Kelly, and Owen Halusan; many family members and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, and two sisters. According to his wishes, a private family funeral and committal service will take place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in P...
Le Roy E. Carney, 63, of Litchfield, passed away at his residence on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. He was born March 3, 1955 in Litchfield the son of the Late Earl and Della Mae (Henry) Carney. He married Laura Mae (Rolland) Carney, of Litchfield, and she survives. He was a retired steel worker. Le Roy enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, riding his motorcycle and being with family. He was a member of the Road Riders for Jesus of St. Charles, Mo. He is survived by his five children, Robert Conway, Bunker Hill, Brian (Kara) Conway, Bunker Hill, Ted...
Debra Kay Fritzsche, 71, passed away at Sunrise Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Virden on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born in Litchfield on April 26,1953 the daughter of the Late Roy “Scotty” and Mildred (Niehaus) Fritzsche. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and Mt. Olive High School graduating with the class of 1971. She was employed at Roller Derby Skate Corporation and Schutt Manufacturing as a laborer in Litchfield. Debra was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mt. Olive. She loved to go fishing in her free tim...
Nancy Sue Showalter, 72, of Gillespie, passed away at Anderson Hospital in Maryville on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born Nov. 16, 1951 in Granite City to the Late George Emerson and Georgia M. (Ruble) Reisinger. On July 22, 1969, she and Michael E. Showalter were married in Madison, Ill., and he survives. Nancy was a member of the Assembly of God church. She had a special heart for people with special needs. She worked with developmentally disabled and neurodivergent individuals throughout her career at a residential facility, a workshop...
Richard "Dick" Wayne Shreve, 83, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born July 9, 1941 the son of the Late Glenn and Harriet (Plopper) Shreve. He married Cynthia (Fyfe) on Aug. 6, 1965 and she survives. He served his country as a proud U.S. Marine from 1960 to 1964 with the last two years being spent overseas in Atsugi, Japan. He attended and graduated Mt. Olive High School with the class of 1959, where he later served on the school board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Litchfield where he gave his life to our Father...
Linda Kay Stiller, 70, of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1954 in Litchfield daughter of the Late Oscar and Willa (Smiley) Tretter. She was married to James Stiller and he precedes her in death. Linda worked as a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart in Glen Carbon for over 20 years. She was a member of Net Community Church in Staunton. She enjoyed time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed and was a big fan of butterflies. Linda is survived by three sons, Dennis (Deawn)...